Past Hero's Wishes
My name is Manuel Isbell I'm a Warrant Officer One in the United States Army. I will be returning home from deployment around July 4th, and left home station 19 OCT 2103. I'm planning a post deployment trip for my two kids, their wonderful mother and myself for our first trip ever to Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida. I'm asking for 4, 4-day park-hopper tickets for my family. Thanks for looking and donating.
U.S. Army (Veteran)
2000 - 2017
Thank You Message from the Hero:
We are so incredibly thankful to Vet Tix and other donors for our tickets to Disney World! We had an amazing and much needed family vacation. It was a trip of a life time. Vet Tix is such a great foundation! Thanks again SO much!
- Manuel
Hi my name is MSgt Jennifer Smith. I am married to my wonderful husband, Jerry and we have four beautiful children. My children are Skylah (12), Jerry (8), Bella (4) and Christian (18 mos). I am currently serving my 4th deployment and will miss 3 of my children's birthdays, as well as Thanksgiving, Christmas, my anniversary, Easter and possibly Mother's Day. I would love to treat my children to a wonderful vacation at Walt Disney World. I dream of them everyday and a gift of 6 park hopper tickets to Walt Disney World will put so many smiles on their faces, that it will almost fill the void in my heart from missing them so much. My husband and I have wanted to take our children for a while now and can never make it a reality. My husband is also military, so we have done our fair share of separations. It has been very difficult on our children and I thank God every day that I have them in my life. I would really love to spoil them for a couple of days at the greatest place on earth.
U.S. Air Force (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Delilah donated $20.00
- Betty donated $10.00
- Sean donated $700.00
- Lawrence donated $25.00
- Michelle donated $145.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Hi, my family and I received the generous donation of 5 Disneyworld tickets for our family vacation. Unfortunately, my husband and I are both active duty and due to mission requirements, we were unable to enjoy the trip this summer. We have rescheduled for March (the kids spring break). We are hoping that everything works out and we are able to take all 4 of our kids to the greatest place on earth. I will be sure to post pictures once I have them. Again, thank you so much. This will mean the world to them.
- Jennifer
My name is MAJ William Hartel. I return from this deployment 2 weeks before my favorite band plays an intimate show at the Biltmore Mansion in Asheville NC. I would like to attend this sold out show with my girlfriend who has supported me though this, my second deployment to the middle east in as many years.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank all of you at Vet Foundation. We had a wonderful evening at the Biltmore- the show was incredible - I even got an autographed book from Steely Dan founder Donald Fagen! I hope the photos I submit demonstrate the fun we had and our support for your fine organization.... Hooah to one and ALL!
- william
My name is Chief Petty Officer Kerri K. Ayo. My wish is for my family of five to enjoy a day at Hershey Park in Pennsylvania. My husband who is an active duty Marine going through a medical retirement and three kids Megan (11), Ethan (11), Jazmin (2) and I recently moved from Pensacola Fl to Norfolk, VA where I deployed with the USS Harry S Truman. Upon return and working with the ship schedule, we are able to go and enjoy Hershey Park in July.
U.S. Navy (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- michelle a donated $300.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Our family vacation to Hershey Park was awesome! The park is huge with lots to do for kids of all ages. Between the rides, the Hershey store, and making our own personalized chocolate bars, it was easily one of the best experiences we've had as a family. We plan on going back again and appreciate the opportunity to have gone. Thank you Vet Tix! Sincerely, Kerri Ayo
- Kerri
Hi, my name is SSG Brian Valley. I will be home from my third deployment in less than three years at the end of May. I have missed my son’s 2nd and 3rd birthdays and would love to take him and my wife to Marvel Universe LIVE! as a late birthday present. It will have some of my sons favorite Marvel Super Heroes including Spider- Man, Iron Man, Hulk and threatening villains who come to life in an action-packed arena extravaganza that is going to be a once in a lifetime dream come true for my 3 year old son Jackson. The tickets would be $136 a piece for a total of $408 for all three of us. This would be greatly appreciated by me and my wife Amanda but most of all it would make Jackson's late birthday present one he will always remember!!! Thanks To Everyone!!!
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Jacob donated $10.00
- Melody donated $50.00
- Sarah donated $10.00
- Valerie donated $10.00
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My name is SFC Antonio Corona. I am currently deployed in Afghanistan, and am burned out with deployments. This is my second tour here since I last left here in 2011 along with previous tours in Iraq. I try to put on a smile in every deployment. My pain goes out to my loving wife Sabrina, whom I left home alone with my four boys. My boys ages Antonio III(10) Jason(8) Jake(2) and Jayden(1). Yes I left my wife with 2 toddlers, my last deplyment in 2010-11 she was pregnant with Jake, only for me to return home and then we had Jayden. So I been pretty busy, I cannot recall the last time we had an actual full family event. I should return home sometime early in 2014. I would love (6) tickets to Disney World in Orlando for all of us, but if (4)is sufficient, I could pay the rest out of pocket. Thank you for the support and God bless.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Jason donated $40.00
- Teresa donated $5.00
- Shannon donated $10.00
- sharon donated $10.00
- Adam donated $25.00
- jorge donated $10.00
- Gregory donated $50.00
- Angel donated $200.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
After a long time of planning, my family and I finally visited Walt Disney World. I just recently returned from Afghanistan in March 2014, a few months later a kind donor donated the Corona family Walt Disney World tickets and also visited the in-laws in Orlando. Overall it was a great get away and a vacation my boys will never forget.
- Antonio
I am SSG Parker. I have been married to my wonderful wife, Ann, for 12 years. We have four daughters, Lydia, Alison, Emily, and Samantha. Their ages are 11, 10, 4, and 3. I am currently in Afghanistan on my 3rd deployment. I will return shortly before summer 2014, and I would love to take my family to Disney World. I am asking for 6 of the 4-day park-hopper tickets for Myself, my wife, and our 4 daughters. Thank you for your support to this orgnization and god bless you!
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Betty donated $50.00
- Daniel donated $25.00
- Sloan donated $25.00
- Zaneta donated $20.00
- Dedrick donated $15.00
- Rudolfo donated $20.00
- Sara donated $20.00
- NATHAN donated $10.00
- jorge donated $10.00
- Steven donated $100.00
- Reg donated $20.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you Vet Tix and all the donors who made our wish possible. We truly had the best vacation ever. The trip was a great opportunity to bond as a family again and create amazing memories the kids will cherish forever. The little ones were so happy to meet Elsa and Anna from Frozen and the older girls were happy going on all the rides. The trip has brought us all a little closer and made returning home easier for us. Again, thank you Vet Tix and all the donors for what you have done for our family.
- Jon
My name is SGT Yascavage, Joshua. I am currently deployed in Kuwait. I have tried to make the best out of every day. It has been a very trying last few months due to my wife Brooke, having heart issues and constantly in the hospital. We have two kids a girl Stella (4) and boy Josh Jr. (1). I missed Christmas, Thanksgiving and will be missing both their birthdays this month. My pain goes out to my loving wife, whom I left home alone with the kids away from her family, and having a hard time trying to juggle the kids and her medical appointments. I should return home sometime in May 2014. I would love (4) park hopper tickets to Disney World in Orlando for all of us. We have been trying to plan this for a while but can only afford the hotel and never the tickets. Thank you for the support and God bless.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Thank You Message from the Hero:
My family is super excited to be able to go on this trip. My wife currently had heart surgery and we had to postpone the trip until Septemeber however we are are so thankful for the support and donations. Thank you everyone. We will post a picture as soon as we get to Disney and take pictures.
- Joshua
My name is Joshua Hall and I am currently serving in the United States Air Force on my third deployment to Afghanistan within the past two years. I will be returning to my duty station in Northwest Florida in a couple weeks and my family will be coming down to welcome me home. My father is retired military having served 20 years in the AF and my brother is also currently serving. I have been playing baseball since I was three years old so my family has grown up around the "diamond", I also played 3 1/2 years of college baseball. Now I play competitive slow pitch, once I return from deployment anyway. I believe I use it as my escape from life stressors and also it helps me return from combat zone to being back home. Again, I would like to thank you for even having the chance to tell you a little about myself. We are originally from the State of Missouri and are all huge St. Louis Cardinals fans. I would love to be able to take them to a game against the Tampa Bay Rays while they are in town. We would require 5 tickets to accommodate everyone in my immediate family but I am beyond grateful for anything I may receive.
U.S. Air Force (Currently Serving)
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thanks you so much to the Vet Tix organization and their donors. My family and I had an amazing and truly awesome experience at the ball field, even though my Cardinals lost! But hey you can't win them all. It always helps the transition back to everyday life when you get to experience the hobbies you enjoy with the people that you love. I am beyond grateful for the tickets and the memories you created. Thanks again.
- Joshua
My Name is Kevin McMains and I served 11 years and 50 days in uniform. I was a Casualty Liaison NCOIC. I am now retired due to my injuries sustained in Iraq. My story today is not focused on my many overseas tours, but my recovery from being paralyzed by a 120mm rocket blast. We were 3 days shy of coming home from our 16 month deployment to Iraq, when I was hit with a rocket. Unfortunately I did not have my gear on. It twisted my spine like a candy cane. I was going through a rough time emotionally, having to deal with my physical limitations, and a wife that just did not understand what I was going through. She filed for divorce, after 15 years of being together and 3 beautiful daughters. I was a complete wreck. Everything in my life was upside down and heading for rock bottom. One day I had given up and attempted suicide. With the blessings of God, I failed. I did not know what PTSD even was until this moment. I woke up the next morning and realized, I am better than this. My oldest daughter asked me when I was coming home. I told her it might be a long time. The Army was all I knew. I joined when I was 17. My family has a long line of military men and women. The Army saw my progress and placed me in the Warrior Transition Unit, to see what my status would be. I was in the WTU and never could get 100%. While recovering in the WTU, I was a full time daddy, full time soldier, and full time college student. I graduated with a Bachelors of Science. After a long year and some change they decided, it would be best for me to retire. So now I am retired and helping other vets in my small community gain the understanding that even when things are rough, there is that light at the end of the tunnel. No matter how hard it is, we can do it, and they don’t have to do it alone. I am an example to show, I have been there, I understand. I now can walk with the assistance of just a cane and sometimes without depending on the level of pain and mobility. Every day brings a different feeling because of the nerve damage and the body trying to heal itself. Shortly before retirement I met Jewel. She has been my rock to stand on when the ground has been weak. She learned about how to become a caregiver and quickly assumed this role. She did not have a clue about the military when we met and learns new things every day. She brings a daughter and son into the relationship, which brings our kid count to 5. I love kids and would not have it any other way. We just lost our home to a house fire, but we are doing okay. We have been through worse in our lives. I would like to take my family on their first vacation. We already have plane tickets but do not have tickets for Disney World. We would like the park hopper so that we can come and go as we please. We need 7 total sets of tickets as I have 5 kids and a wife.
U.S. Army (Severely Wounded Veteran)
1998 - 2009
Thank You Message from the Hero:
We are very grateful for vettixs.org. We needed tickets as another organization who was providing tickets dropped the ball. Vettixs came to the rescue and at the last minute made it happen. Thank you for what you did and what you guys continue to do daily. You made our vacation complete! The memories for these 5 young children are provided partially by you. Thanks for all these memories!!
- Kevin
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